What happened on Wednesday May 09, 1962?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1962:

• Beatles Sign with EMI Parlophone The Beatles signed their first recording contract with EMI Parlophone, a pivotal moment that would launch the career of one of the most influential rock bands in music history.
• First Laser Beam Bounced off Moon Scientists successfully bounced a laser beam off the Moon for the first time, marking a significant breakthrough in space communication and laser technology research.
• US Nuclear Test at Christmas Island The United States conducted an atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island during the Cold War era, contributing to the ongoing nuclear arms race and weapons development.
• David Gahan Birth David Gahan was born in Epping, Essex, England. He would later become the lead vocalist of the influential electronic band Depeche Mode, known for hits like 'Dreaming of Me'.

Events in 1962

May 09, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1962

Newspapers from May. 09, 1962

May 09, 1962 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1962 can also be written as 5/9/1962 in the US and as 9/5/1962 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1962 in May 1962 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1962:

• Dave Gahan

  Dave Gahan is the iconic lead singer of Depeche Mode, a pioneering electronic rock band that significantly influenced the music scene in the...

• Paul Heaton

  Paul Heaton is a renowned English singer-songwriter, known for his work with The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, two influential...

• Babette Kienlin

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1962:

• Geremia Lunardelli
• Valdus Lund
• Raimondo Van Riel
• Evangelista Latino Enrico Vanni

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1962 was Soldier Boy by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
2. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
3. Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
4. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
5. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm

May 09, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
4. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
5. Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window

May 09, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1962 was Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
2. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
3. Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
4. The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
5. Ketty Lester - Love Letters

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1962 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 1962 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 09, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:32 am and setting at 01:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1962 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1962

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Someone born on May 09, 1962 is:

63 years and 14 days old,

or 756 months and 14 days old,

or 3289 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23025 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1962?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1962.

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